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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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